After completing the task, Ye Bai lingered in the Wolf's Den for a while until the Eternal Tower closed for the day, forcing him to exit.
Back home, Ye Bai looked at the slightly brightening sky outside the window and began to calculate his gains from this trip.
"The original goals have all been achieved, and I've passed the first-tier Warrior test."
In Ye Bai's palm, the Lone Wolf Medal lay quietly, like a beast lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.
"The biggest gain is still the Anti-Magic Disc, but unfortunately, the bloodline restriction is too harsh."
Thinking of this, Ye Bai took out the Trade Secret Realm Pass and actively contacted the goblin underling.
The response was almost instant,
"Fourth Brother, are you looking to remove the bloodline restriction on the special item? This is a bit tricky, usually, we recommend handing it over to the Defense Command in exchange for a corresponding reward."
Afraid of being misunderstood, the goblin underling quickly explained,
"Situations like the one you mentioned, Fourth Brother, mostly occur with loot from the Abyssal Plane, it's quite common!
The creatures from the Abyssal Plane aren't stupid; they add a layer of bloodline restriction to the special items they use in battle. This way, even if we capture these special items, they're quite useless in our hands!"
Listening to the goblin underling's explanation, Ye Bai nodded in agreement.
Indeed, the Anti-Magic Disc was exactly such a case.
The goblin underling continued,
"Of course, after dealing with this for so many years, we have ways to break it.
We can ask a high-level expert to break the item restriction, I'll send you the price list."
Soon, Ye Bai received a price list.
"Below A Rank, a single break costs 100,000 gold coins?!"
"SS Rank special item, a single break requires 1.2 million gold coins, why don't they just rob me!"
1.2 million gold coins completely dispelled Ye Bai's thought of removing the restriction.
Even if Ye Bai sold himself, he couldn't gather 1.2 million gold coins!
"This price is a bit exaggerated, but it's already an internal discount."
The goblin underling anticipated Ye Bai's reaction and continued,
"If you have acquaintances in the Lone Wolf, you can post a task in the Wolf's Den, the cost there might be a bit lower."
The Wolf's Den, huh?
Ye Bai calculated, the Pavilion of All Things required 1.2 million gold coins, and he only had 50,000 on hand, the gap was too large.
Even if the Lone Wolves in the Wolf's Den were willing to offer a discount, it wouldn't be less than 1 million gold coins!
Where could Ye Bai get 1 million gold coins?
Should he really hand over the Anti-Magic Disc to the Defense Command?
Ye Bai knew well that the Defense Command was always fair, and handing over the Anti-Magic Disc would earn him a reward of no less than a million gold coins!
However, the value of the Anti-Magic Disc's effect was far beyond that!
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If there was any feasible method, Ye Bai would never choose to hand it over.
The goblin underling sent another message,
"There's another way, but it carries some risks and side effects.
You can use a special potion to temporarily transform and gain demon bloodline, allowing you to use the special item.
However, these potions are regulated, and their use is strictly controlled. Even the Pavilion of All Things requires real-name registration to purchase!
Moreover, you must perform bloodline cleansing as soon as possible after use to prevent human bloodline contamination and eventual complete demonization."
Reading the long message, Ye Bai frowned. The side effects were too severe, weren't they?
To use the Anti-Magic Disc, he would have to forcibly transform into a minotaur?
Hiss—
The image was too much for Ye Bai to imagine.
"No minotaur, no minotaur."
The pure-hearted Ye Bai rejected this last option.
Moreover, real-name purchasing was something Ye Bai would never do.
"Sigh, having something good but being unable to use it, this feeling..."
With no other choice, Ye Bai tidied up and headed to school.
The matter of the Anti-Magic Disc lingered in Ye Bai's mind.
1 million gold coins... an astronomical figure without a doubt.
Could [Lian Zheng], the son of the fourth Cult Leader, bring him 1 million gold coins?
Thinking of this, Ye Bai wrote down [Lian Zheng]'s name on paper, hoping to gather some information about him.
"Still in South River City, still without guards."
Ye Bai planned to sneak near [Lian Zheng]'s hiding place after school to observe closely.
If there was a chance to take him down directly, Ye Bai would not hesitate to act.
If things got tricky, after gathering enough information, Ye Bai would report him, delivering a deadly report package to Lian Zheng.
"This operation is a bit dangerous, I need to make more preparations."
Ye Bai was clear-headed, knowing that careful planning was essential for success and personal safety.
With this in mind, Ye Bai sent a list to the goblin underling through the Trade Secret Realm Pass.
"Healing potions, healing scrolls, several combat potions, defense scrolls, level 10 defensive gear..."
The items on the list were all life-saving equipment and tools.
Since Ye Bai's requirements were low, only level 10, these items weren't expensive, totaling only 300 gold coins.
"Really cheap."
With a sigh, Ye Bai mailed 300 gold coins through the Trade Secret Realm Pass.
Soon, the goblin underling prepared everything and mailed it back to Ye Bai.
With this, Ye Bai felt more confident about the afternoon's operation.
However, the matter of the Anti-Magic Disc was like a thorn, lingering in Ye Bai's heart.
As the son of the Demonic Sect's Cult Leader, even without guards, [Lian Zheng] surely had no shortage of special items and scrolls!
If a battle occurred, having the Anti-Magic Disc would greatly increase Ye Bai's safety!
After all, this was reality, not the Eternal Tower!
If he died here, it would be game over, and he'd have to start anew, reincarnating on the spot.
Ye Bai couldn't afford to be careless!
"Is there any way to have someone help me remove the bloodline restriction on the Anti-Magic Disc..."
In class, Ye Bai was distracted, his mind occupied with this issue.
Before class ended, a flash of inspiration struck Ye Bai.
"I can help people appraise equipment! The Eye of Insight can reveal hidden attributes without any cost.
I can charge for appraisals or even exchange them for someone to help me remove the restriction on the Anti-Magic Disc!"
With this thought, Ye Bai quickly ran to the restroom, closed the door, and took out the Lone Wolf Medal.
The Lone Wolf Medal could connect to satellites, had a call function, and a Lone Wolf hotline, providing various services to Lone Wolves.
"Beep beep beep—"
The call was quickly answered, and a clear, pleasant female voice sounded.
"Hello, how can I assist you?"
"I want to post a... how should I say... task? A bounty?"
"Please describe the specifics, and we'll help you categorize it."
"Okay, I need a large amount of gold coins or help removing the bloodline restriction on an SS Rank special item."
"Understood, what do you have to offer in exchange?"
"I can appraise equipment."
After thinking for a moment, Ye Bai added, "Including hidden attributes."
On the other end, the customer service representative maintained a good attitude, calmly saying,
"Alright, we'll register it for you, and a post has been made in the [Barter] section. If there's any interest, we'll forward it to your voicemail, so please check it promptly. Anything else I can help with?"
"No, thank you."
After hanging up, Ye Bai rubbed his temples.
Who knows if it will work, time waits for no one!
On the Wolf's Den forum, in the Barter section, a new post appeared.
"Appraisal services for equipment, including hidden attributes, price negotiable..."
The post quickly garnered over a thousand views!
Appraising hidden attributes was something only a Master Forger could do.
Hiring a Master Forger required a significant amount of money and favors!
Now, someone was willing to appraise for a fee, naturally attracting countless admirers.
However, when people clicked on the post for details, they left disappointed.
"What a joke, a first-tier Warrior posting this, must be a scam!"
"I, Old Wang, would rather starve to death outside than let a first-tier Warrior appraise my equipment!"
"The Wolf's Den forum is getting worse every year, anyone can post now!"
"Fish, you move, horse, I ride, understand?"
"....."
The ridicule was overwhelming, and no one believed a first-tier Warrior could appraise hidden attributes.
Could he possibly have the S Rank Talent [Sharp Eye]?
Everyone assumed it was a bait-and-switch, and no one took the post seriously.
At Imperial Capital University, in the girls' dormitory.
A disheveled beauty sat in front of her computer, frowning.
"I'm about to intern in the Abyssal Plane, and I haven't even sorted out my equipment, what should I do?"
As usual, she browsed the Wolf's Den forum, hoping to find a good deal.
Soon, she saw a post with high clicks and replies.
[Appraisal services for equipment, including hidden attributes, price negotiable....]
"A post by a first-tier Warrior, what a waste of time."
The beauty wanted to close the post, but hesitated, biting her lower lip.
"What if... he's telling the truth?"
"Trying to contact him won't hurt... if it's true..."
With this thought, a glimmer of hope appeared in her otherwise desolate expression as she typed her interest in a meeting.
After doing so, she fell back onto her bed, covering her face with her hands, and mocked herself,
"Oh my, look at what I've been reduced to, pinning my hopes on a first-tier Warrior!"
"Well, desperate times call for desperate measures!"
...
At Nanjing Third High, during class, Ye Bai's Lone Wolf Medal vibrated slightly in his pocket.
"Is there news?"
Ye Bai calmly raised his hand and said, "Teacher, I need to use the restroom."
"If you go, don't bother coming back this period!"
"Got it, thanks, teacher!"
Teacher:.....
Ye Bai slipped out the back door and dashed to the restroom, taking out the Lone Wolf Medal to check the message.
"Want to appraise equipment? Sure, let's meet in the Trade Secret Realm!"
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